Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Home to colonies of thousands of migratory and resident seabirds, this coastal refuge is a premier location for observing a diverse array of species, including both white and red-tailed tropicbirds, Laysan albatross, red-footed boobies, wedge-tailed shearwaters, and more.
The historic lighthouse and plunging sea cliffs provide dramatic and awe-inspiring views as you look seaward toward the expansive Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, just offshore. Because of this sanctuary, the Refuge also serves as a prime viewing point for other wildlife, including humpback whales, green sea turtles, and Hawaiian monk seals.
Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Coastal
Managed by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Hours & Site Information: Visit Website
Important Info:
Reservations are required for all adults 16 and older. Visit the refuge's website linked above for information on how to make your reservation.
Also, be sure to check the site to confirm current information on hours of operation. Hours have been listed as Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors must arrive before 3:30 p.m. Closed on (or the Saturday before) major holidays.
Also, be sure to check the site to confirm current information on hours of operation. Hours have been listed as Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors must arrive before 3:30 p.m. Closed on (or the Saturday before) major holidays.
Birds
| American Birding Association Common Name | Hawaiian Name | Scientific Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian goose | nēnē | Branta sandvicensis | |
| mallard | Anas platyrhynchos | ||
| Laysan albatross | mōlī | Phoebastria immutabilis | |
| Hawaiian petrel | ʻuaʻu | Pterodroma sandwichensis | |
| wedge-tailed shearwater | ʻuaʻu kani | Ardenna pacifica | |
| Newell’s shearwater | ʻaʻo | Puffinus newelli | |
| band-rumped storm-petrel | ʻakeʻake | Oceanodroma castro | |
| white-tailed tropicbird | koaʻe kea | Phaethon lepturus | |
| red-tailed tropicbird | koaʻe ʻula | Phaethon rubricauda | |
| great frigatebird | ʻiwa | Fregata minor | |
| brown booby | ʻā | Sula leucogaster | |
| red-footed booby | ʻā | Sula sula | |
| Hawaiian gallinule | ‘Alae ‘ula | Gallinula galeata sandvicensis | |
| Hawaiian black-necked stilt | aeʻo | Himantopus mexicanus knudseni | |
| Pacific golden-plover | kōlea | Pluvialis fulva | |
| brown noddy | noio kōhā | Anous stolidus | |
| zebra dove | Geopelia striata | ||
| Hawaiian short-eared owl | pueo | Asio flammeus sandwichensis | |
| greater necklaced laughingthrush | Pterorhinus pectoralis | ||
| common myna | Acridotheres tristis | ||
| house finch | Haemorhous mexicanus | ||
| house sparrow | Passer domesticus | ||
| common waxbill | Estrilda astrild | ||
| Java sparrow | Lonchura oryzivora | ||
| scaly-breasted munia | Lonchura punctulata | ||
| chestnut munia | Lonchura atricapilla |